"Roche is pleased to partner TOUCH Diabetes Support in this unique community service project which uses magic as we seek to enhance the quality of life for people with diabetes. It complements well with our Roche Diabetes Care programme in which we aim to make life easier for people with diabetes through our quality diabetes management systems and services," - Dr. Ahmad Faraz, Head of Roche Diabetes Care, South East Asia.
"Magic was taught in a way which encourages others to continue to present what they have learnt to more people and bring about joy to the world. Learning from our friends provided an opportunity to know them better. Step up, break free, have fun, coffee bean stories all has helped developed a new attitude to life and a new way of solving problems." - Gerald Toh
"Through this experience, using magic is a fantastic way to share with others both my life experiences, difficulties and struggles as a diabetic. I realised that performing magic tricks allowed me to bring joy to other people because it creates a sense of excitement and wonderment for them. It is an interesting way to convey important messages such as managing one's diabetes well and having good health." - Ng Kuan Hwa
"I could look beyond through the moral of the stories after the classes. It has helped me to realise that I have restricted myself in achieving my dreams and goals in life by what I thought I could not do or am afraid to try. I am very appreciative to TDS, Priscilla and team and Roche for this opportunity to learn magic. It was a time for self reflection, and encouragement and incentive to manage my diabetes better." - June
Public classes
"Magic is a powerful tool for engaging people and breaking the ice. I gained confidence." - Yvonne
"Help me to understand my strengths & weaknesses that I may not realize previously. It enabled me to be bolder in approaching people." - Angeline Tan
"There is something we can incorporate into our magic presentation and use it as a teaching tool or to convey a postitive message to the audience. The magic tricks also brought me closer to my kids and family. I would certainly recommend it to others for them to have a chance to impact others. Group performances allow us and forced us all to play different roles. We had to pluck up our courage to go on stage." - Dennis Ng
"I discovered I had hidden talent. A simple action brings about a large change. Things may not be as complicated as I thought. I learnt to be flexible and not to be so rigid about things. The class party brought everyone closer together and helped us realize each other's potential. Magic helps me break the ice and make good conversation-starters with strangers. Magic helps me to bring across certain messages in a way that is more acceptable or receptive. It makes people curious and makes them look forward to finding out more about me at my work. When I practice my magic tricks, it temporarily takes away my thoughts from work. I enjoyed every moment learning. I am thankful to the trainer & facilitators. They did a great job!" - Caline Chew
"It lifted the spirits of the old folks; I saw the smiles on their faces and knew that the monotony in their lives is broken. I understood how they felt about their lives in the home. I amde new friends." - Michael Goh
"To learn and serve together." - Tan Kal Woon
"I learnt the skill of magic, that it can bring smiles and love to others." - Cheng Pei Chi
"Learning magic in a very simple way, that it can be very entertaining. Thank you, trainers for your commitment and encouragement." - Man Lai Ling
"I learnt to be patient, and developed self-confidence through learning a skill with my hands. I am able to break the 'ice' among strangers. I can overcome my fear of rejection." - Andy Chong
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